RobertG36

Open Infidelity

I found out shortly after we were married that my wife cheated on me. She promised that she would NEVER do it again. Now, a week ago, I found 100's of pictures of them together, many recently. Then, she asked me to consider divorcing her (she doesn't know that I know yet). UPDATE: She's pregnant by her boyfriend (she admitted it)!

Treatments

Couples Counseling Not Working

I have not been able to get her to go.

Forgiveness Somewhat Helpful

I'm really trying. I forgave her the first time. Now, it's a lot harder. If she only showed me some sign that she was really trying....

Leave Not Working

Wife left for Russia to visit family. She asked me to consider divorcing her 1 week after she arrived there. If anything, it's making it a lot worse, as I can't contact her very well over there. We need time TOGETHER to talk things out, I think.

Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

Well, with everything else going on in my life, depression should be obvious...

Treatments

Positive Thinking Not Working

I try, but its hard to be positive when there is nothing to be positive about anymore.

Prozac Not Working

Was oon it a long time ago. Made me feel like a zombie but didn't work.

Psychotherapy Not Working

Been to several counselors. Was very open with them. All they could do was sympathize with me but they could never offer any solutions.

Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful

If it wasn't for my best friend, I would probably not have made it this far. But again, there's nothing she can do but listen.

Open Healthy Relationships

I have never had a healthy relationship. Maybe this board can teach me how?

Open Sex / Pornography Addiction

I have never had a real sexual relationship. So, I often turn towards porn. I'm also addicted to sex, but I can't understand how because i hardly ever have it!

Open Sexual Abuse

I have not suffered from abuse, but I have several friends who have and I've watched their lives spin out of control for a long time.

Open Prescription Drug Abuse

I'm not an addict--I'm here for a friend who is a recovering addict.

Open Obesity

50-80lbs overweight. Been this way most of my life. Nothing seems to work.

Treatments

Alli Somewhat Helpful

Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Not Working

South Beach Diet Somewhat Helpful

Open Financial Challenges

I'm a self-employed computer programmer, who is having major issues collecting from customers. Now, it is at the point that within a few days, I will be homeless, (rent due) despite having almost $20000 in money owed to me by clients. Add to this major emergency surgery back in March--uninsured. I now have over $100k in medical bills and I can't even get them to "finish the job," as I need a second surgery but without financial aid, I will never get it...

Treatments

Budgeting Not Working

I'm down to not eating (can't afford to). Some other basic needs are not being met either.

Cut Up Credit Cards Not Working

I have no more functioning credit cards. Haven't in a long time.

Earn Money Not Working

Clients disputing bills (even though their systems are running fine). Another major client just closed their doors while I have them in collections.

Open Families & Friends Of Addicts

My friend (sometimes GF) is an addict: pills, coke, alcohol. You name it. Lately, she's been spiralling out of control and I'm worried soon that I will be at her funeral.

Treatments

Patience Not Working

There's only so much patience.

Talking Somewhat Helpful

Sometimes she listens but often she doesn't.

Open Diverticulitis

Runs in my family. Have had several attacks over the last 20 years or so.

Treatments

Cipro Working / Worked

Works if you can get the doctor to prescribe it.

Flagyl Somewhat Helpful

On my most recent attack worked for 5 days then pain came back. Dr had to add Cipro working so far.